Prince Edward Island Fishermen's Assoc.

Fisheries & Oceans Canada- Gulf Region

Notice to Fish Harvesters

4T SPRING HERRING INTERIM MANAGEMENT MEASURES

Moncton – March 31, 2010

Today, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) announces interim management measures for the commercial herring fishery in Herring Fishing Areas (HFA) 16A-16G.

Until a total allowable catch (TAC) is announced by DFO, an interim quota of 200 t will be allowed to be caught. The opening dates for various HFAs will be as follows:

HFA 16A – April 1

HFA 16B – April 6

HFA 16D – April 12

HFA 16C, 16E, 16F and 16G – April 26

Once a TAC has been set for the spring commercial herring fishery, management measures will be distributed to all stakeholders.

Contact information:

Marc LeCouffe

Fisheries and Oceans Canada

343 Université Avenue

Moncton, NB

(506) 851-7845

Mathieu Bergeron